The Progressive Grocer Today Podcast https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com
Join Progressive Grocer editors, along with guests from across the grocery industry, for engaging conversations about the most pressing issues of the day. Guests help break down current events and trends—ranging from tariff pressures to the latest AI updates—and provide the insights you need to support smarter business decisions in today’s environment.
]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:09:51 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Business:Marketing 1440 episodic Join Progressive Grocer editors, along with guests from across the grocery industry, for engaging conversations about the most pressing issues of the day. Guests help break down current events and trends—ranging from tariff pressures to the latest AI updates—and provide the insights you need to support smarter business decisions in today’s environment. Progressive Grocer Progressive Grocer No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21080997/PG_Today_logo_1400x14006jsp8.jpg The Progressive Grocer Today Podcast https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com 144 144 Finding the Right Retail Strategy for the Candy Category Through Halloween and Beyond Finding the Right Retail Strategy for the Candy Category Through Halloween and Beyond https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/finding-the-right-retail-strategy-for-the-candy-category-through-halloween-and-beyond/ https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/finding-the-right-retail-strategy-for-the-candy-category-through-halloween-and-beyond/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:09:51 -0300 ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/08b40969-02d3-3d3f-8628-6e967a5faabb As with many holidays throughout the calendar year, Halloween has grown from a single night of trick-or-treating into a months-long retail event. On this episode of PG Today, Hershey VP of Retail Stephanie Berman sits down with Progressive Grocer to talk through how the company mobilizes its 1,100-person retail field team, why it looks at technology as an "amplifier" for the human touch and how it leverages consumer insights to maximize the season and serve evolving shopper needs.

]]> As with many holidays throughout the calendar year, Halloween has grown from a single night of trick-or-treating into a months-long retail event. On this episode of PG Today, Hershey VP of Retail Stephanie Berman sits down with Progressive Grocer to talk through how the company mobilizes its 1,100-person retail field team, why it looks at technology as an "amplifier" for the human touch and how it leverages consumer insights to maximize the season and serve evolving shopper needs.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 990 9 full How Grocers Can Win in a Disrupted Market How Grocers Can Win in a Disrupted Market https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/how-grocers-can-win-in-a-disrupted-market/ https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/how-grocers-can-win-in-a-disrupted-market/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0300 ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/fa3e6ea0-526f-3038-b412-7b106de9cffb In this episode, sponsored by Upside, we dig in with Kevin Hart, CSO at Upside, to unpack the competitive and consumer pressures reshaping traditional grocers — and why smarter partnership ecosystems can create the kind of differentiated value that loyalty programs simply can't.

]]> In this episode, sponsored by Upside, we dig in with Kevin Hart, CSO at Upside, to unpack the competitive and consumer pressures reshaping traditional grocers — and why smarter partnership ecosystems can create the kind of differentiated value that loyalty programs simply can't.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1041 8 full The Organic Tipping Point The Organic Tipping Point https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/the-organic-tipping-point/ https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/the-organic-tipping-point/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0300 ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/c34467d5-5f01-30b3-9528-64a371dc69a8 Paul Schiefer, president of Amy's Kitchen, discusses the evolution of the organic food industry and the company's commitment to quality and sustainability.

]]> Paul Schiefer, president of Amy's Kitchen, discusses the evolution of the organic food industry and the company's commitment to quality and sustainability.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 832 7 full Navigating the Broker Landscape in Grocery Navigating the Broker Landscape in Grocery https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/navigating-the-broker-landscape-in-grocery/ https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/navigating-the-broker-landscape-in-grocery/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:23:38 -0400 ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/40548218-7790-3d61-95e5-789e6e00580e Taylor Clute joins the podcast to discuss the evolving role of brokers in the grocery and CPG industry. The episode explores the historical context of brokers, the importance of their relationships with brands and retailers, today's complexities in the space, and more.

]]> Taylor Clute joins the podcast to discuss the evolving role of brokers in the grocery and CPG industry. The episode explores the historical context of brokers, the importance of their relationships with brands and retailers, today's complexities in the space, and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 979 6 full Taking the Pulse of Retail Media Networks Taking the Pulse of Retail Media Networks https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/taking-the-pulse-of-retail-media-networks/ https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/taking-the-pulse-of-retail-media-networks/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0400 ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/45f43681-8981-3b7f-b51a-d75c63d9e63d Cyndi Loza from Progressive Grocer sister brand Path to Purchase Institute joins PG Today to take a deep dive into the findings of this year's Retail Media Network Ratings Report.

]]> Cyndi Loza from Progressive Grocer sister brand Path to Purchase Institute joins PG Today to take a deep dive into the findings of this year's Retail Media Network Ratings Report.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 760 5 full Organizational Alignment in Retail Media Organizational Alignment in Retail Media https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/organizational-alignment-in-retail-media/ https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/organizational-alignment-in-retail-media/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0400 ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e6cc7c87-09fb-32fd-8500-0b1b402d33e5 Albertsons Media Collective's top executive joins PG Today to discuss organizational alignment in retail media and how to de-silo organizations so companies and their partners can be as successful as possible with the practice.

]]> Albertsons Media Collective's top executive joins PG Today to discuss organizational alignment in retail media and how to de-silo organizations so companies and their partners can be as successful as possible with the practice.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 800 4 full How UNFI Helps Its Partners Achieve Strategic Differentiation How UNFI Helps Its Partners Achieve Strategic Differentiation https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/how-unfi-helps-its-partners-achieve-strategic-differentiation/ https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/how-unfi-helps-its-partners-achieve-strategic-differentiation/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0300 ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/0f5cf3c7-168d-34d2-884e-e93da244c44e Progressive Grocer false No 1121 3 full Retailer/Supplier Collaboration Retailer/Supplier Collaboration https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/retailersupplier-collaboration/ https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/retailersupplier-collaboration/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0300 ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/58dce060-7910-34ad-9640-7aedbdc0e2bd Giant Co.'s chief merchant discusses true retailer/supplier collaboration and why it's so important in today's food retail ecosystem.

]]> Giant Co.'s chief merchant discusses true retailer/supplier collaboration and why it's so important in today's food retail ecosystem.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 340 2 full Delivering Disaster Relief Delivering Disaster Relief https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/delivering-disaster-relief/ https://ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e/delivering-disaster-relief/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:24:24 -0300 ProgressiveGrocerToday.podbean.com/e7c8bcaf-c0e3-30e8-bfca-3f98d08847b6 The PG Today series kicks off with a topic that's especially relevant this time of year, as hurricane season arrives and wildfire risks ramp up. Bettina Stix, director of disaster relief, food security, and education at Amazon, joins the podcast to talk about disaster preparedness and how Amazon's unique and expansive logistical network is set up for swift relief with much-needed supplies and services. The 26-year Amazon veteran shares advice for others as they map out their own strategies for assistance.

]]> The PG Today series kicks off with a topic that's especially relevant this time of year, as hurricane season arrives and wildfire risks ramp up. Bettina Stix, director of disaster relief, food security, and education at Amazon, joins the podcast to talk about disaster preparedness and how Amazon's unique and expansive logistical network is set up for swift relief with much-needed supplies and services. The 26-year Amazon veteran shares advice for others as they map out their own strategies for assistance.

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